Thanks Art

Please join me in remembering a great icon. Veteran Pillsbury spokesperson, Poppin’ Fresh aka The Pillsbury Doughboy, died yesterday of a severe yeast infection and complications from repeated pokes to the belly. He was 71 and known to friends as Brown-n-Serve. Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out, including Mrs. Butterworth, the California Raisins, Hungry Jack, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, Skippy, Captain Crunch and many others.

The graveside was piled high with flours as long-time friend, Aunt Jemima, delivered the eulogy, describing Doughboy as a man who “never knew how much he was kneaded.”

Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with many turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, even as a crusty old man, he was still considered a roll model for millions.

Toward the end it was thought he’d raise once again, but he was no tart.

Doughboy is survived by his second wife, Play Dough. They have two children, John Dough and Jane Dough, and one in the oven.  He is also survived by his elderly dad, Pop Tart. The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.

Thanks for reading that to me Art, it made me laugh.